Silence before and after -- I do not think is always a technique. Silence before is commonly done before any classical musical performance begins, whether it is a solo performance or one accompanied by a full orchestra. Silence after, as in this solo performance, is I think Alexander savoring the beauty of the entire piece of music just played and the last note of it, as he says goodbye as it echos and quietly disappears over the horizon of his soul and vanishes, much like the sun, in all its beauty, disappearing slowly over the horizon at sunset.

So beautifully expressed…

Sasha is so immersed in the bliss of the music that he doesn’t easily let it go….

Вы точно пересказали мои ощущения.

I totally prefer Richter's.

A😅😊😊😊😊😊😊😊

I'm in aww of his talent, I've waiting long and hard to hear such a pianist❤

I believe he is 18 now, hardly a "boy" in most cultures.

@@PETERJOHN101 he became October 21 this year, 19 years

In the beginning, his facial antics looked like he was entering into a trance. Wonder what he means by using the word "trance" in his interviews? Hope it's not literally a trance with spirits entering in. (??)

Young men his age generally hate to be referred to as "boys" and rightly so.

@@nancyarchibald9095 What interview did he mention this? I've never heard this.

А вот интересно, Саша рад, что под его исполнение засыпают...? 🤔

Я прослушала несколько раз подряд....думаю, перед сном ещё поставлю...чтобы раствориться.

@@user-om7ih5xg5k Если Вы рок-звезда, то у Вас нет выбора. Увы, но это оборотная сторона популярности музыканта, цена, которую приходится платить. А Саша и есть рок-звезда, но только в классической музыке!

@@user-om7ih5xg5k я подразумеваю, что не от скуки! Слушала десятки раз и без засыпания! Я про другую сторону: его игра - единственное, что реально помогает при расстройстве сна и депрессии, без таблеток и уколов!

Исцеляет, успокаивает, воспоминания пробуждает светлые, детство, Новый год, мама....

@Motti ...amen and amen to all you said. He has already blessed us dearly, but I must admit I'm excited to hear more...when he's ready that is.

Perfectly said! 😀💖💎🏆🌟

Alexander completely inhabits this piece - he lives it. And the way he ends - he could have remained motionless for another few minutes but the applause broke into his reverie.

@@Bouncybon Yes, I thought the exact same thing.

One other thought, if I could give this 5,000 thumbs up, I would, and I would give it 100,000 more views. It's a masterpiece!

We'll be waiting for more, Alexandre the GREAT!!!

Гением надо быть , только, молодым, чтобы парить , возноситься в бесконечность, а старики должны учить, делиться опытом. Гений должен быть юным, далеким от житейских проблем, эфирным, невесомым, как Сашенька- наша услада. Гений!

Tienes razón, que Dios le siga dando vida, una larga vida.

Perfect comment!

I love it when he leads us all into the inner world of a piece of music. When he begins to play, I think Now he is going to take us on the most beautiful journey.

A beautiful world,a beautiful soul.

Alexander needs a gorgeous girlfriend. A musician who will look after his every need.

@@Bouncybon she may have to take a back seat to his first love...the ol' piano. Lol 😆

That sounds pretty sexist to me.@@Bouncybon

I definitely encourage you to listen to more Medtner! His music confused me a bit at first listening, but after a few attempts I became hooked and can truly say that this composer's music has changed my life!

Талант от Бога! Бог бережёт!

Alexander sounds the prince , that he is . 😀 But Sasha , shura and Mura , doesn’t. I think he did choose Alexander. I do respect his choice.

~ это действительно иной мир, увы! уже ушедший ~

Like: "14 minutes of weightlessness and bliss ... Immediately fall in love with all the music that Alexander performs !! It is impossible not to fall in love because he is not just a performer. HE IS music." Last month, I newly discovered Alexander and learned all about him and immediately fell in love with all things Melofeev too. One cannot watch and listen to him play and not be enchanted. Thank you Alexander, thank you.

Entièrement d'accord avec vous, Alexandre est impressionnant de force de travail et de douceur. Comme si tout l’apprentissage était déjà intégré avant sa naissance.... magnifique.

@@carlkirsch205 Malofeev I also just discovered him and his unique talent❤

Perfect sense!

There is a communion Alexander Malofeev has when he is playing... spiritual connection and enlightenment with the supernatural highest order. Alexander loves that piano

No. What you wrote is bullshit. “Mystical communion”. Quite simply it is what musicians do when they want to show off and emphasize like there is something about them more than just the skill of their play of the instrument and ability to hear the music. “Mystical communion” sounds so cheesy and pretentious. I know it may be angering to you that I am dissing this phrase but through my perspective saying something like that cheapens the skill of musicians who work very hard since childhood. They may be just as good but for one reason or another, often not due to fault of their own, they do not gain popularity.

@@StopFear I agree... that in many cases self styled "musicians" just over dramatically show off, thinking that they can fool the more ignorant among us into believing they have talent. But I completely disagree with your assessment of Alexander. It's sad to realize you cannot grasp the difference. Millions take piano lessons from early childhood and even if they "work very hard" for the rest of their lives, practising 8 hours a day, they'd NEVER be able to play what you just heard. HOW Alexander does what he does is truly a MYSTERY. Too bad you can't accept that without trying to apply some limp rationalization. That's what the "religious" among us do - they can't accept that this life is a complete MYSTERY and let it go at that. Nope... they've gotta create a huge fiction to explain it, believe it, and spend their lives trying to get others to believe their bullshit beliefs.

@@StopFear ... Wow - someone got out of the wrong side of bed this morning! No wonder you use a cheesy childish fake name when you write with such hatred! I bet you can't play as well as Alexander.

Простое:Браво-Брависсимо!!! ИлиЧеловечиссимо! ИлиДобровиссимо! Или Роялиссимо! Или Гениалиссимо!!!Или Александриссимо!!! Огромное Благословение и Благодарность за Счастье услышать удивительное откровение!!!

I agree, he continues to inspire me everyday to persevere.

Then, never forget his inspiration.

You're the reason I DID give up piano. I wanted the music to sound like this when I played, but I have learned to be grateful that I at least have ears to hear.

oh my god I totally agree with you!!! I start practicing piano everyday after watching his videos, his attitude inspires me!

@Soothing Music ...what a beautiful comment and I so much agree! And yes, bravo Alexander! I live my life on the opposite side of the world from A.M. but as of late try to listen to his beautiful videos every day. What a blessing he is to many of us around the world!

Спасибо за цитаты! Не знал...

Спасибо, очень интересно.

Саша взрослеет невероятно. Его мастерство технических навыков и музыкальность расширяют совесть. Он словно вдыхает новую жизнь в музыку писателя. Бог благословил всех нас присутствием Саха.

Гениальный художник